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2024
Amelia Griffin "Baseline"
Graphite & Paper, 2024
This art piece is proof of what I already know how to do. This is to compare progress made from previous years. I chose a simple image of an orange to sketch in about an hour quickly.
Amelia Griffin "A Cat's Meow"
Canvas & Acrylic, 2024
A cat's meow, this piece is titled. My idea was to create a portrait of my cat Velvet and an abstract background for an experimental element. The process was simple: I painted the cat first, surrounded it with different shapes, and added overlapping traits like the whiskers. I used smudging techniques, and different layering for the fur. There is no symbolism behind this piece. The most difficult part was the fur, and I overcame this problem by watching a few tutorials to help me get started.
Although, I would say the fur is my least favorite part of the work. I would say this art is abstract. My favorite thing about the work is the colorful background, with the shapes reminding me of bricks.
Amelia Griffin "Astuteness"
Chalk & Paper, 2024
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Astuteness started as a simple idea. I wanted to create an animal, but I wanted it to be different. I used chalk pencils on black paper. To do this, I had to start with the blackest areas and leave them out. I also wanted to make the leopard look faded in the background so I drew the body lightly. It took a few layers to create the vibrant orangey color on the face.
If I could restart this project I would instead Use different types of pencils. The chalk was harder to use, and it didn't blend well. The name of this project means an animal's ability to see an advantage of a situation and take action against it. I feel as if leopards are very smart creatures, and use different advantages on prey.
Amelia Griffin "Astral"
Canvas & Acrylic, 2024
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Jellyfish are astral. In the water, they look like little stars. Making their constellations in the oceans. When I went to a zoo, I couldn't help but feel fascinated by the jellyfish, and immediately I wanted to paint them. I began by making an ombre background, representing the zoo's aquarium lighting. Then I went for it. I added jellyfish here and there, from different perspectives. Lastly, I added some bubbles to add to the look.
Amelia Griffin "Wiggle Pot"
Stoneware & Glass, 2024
This project was a last-minute decision to make sure I had completed four artworks in the semester. I wanted to create something with ceramics because I hadn't for two years. I had an idea about making a wavy pot and then adding 3D squiggle lines to the outside. When I was glazing, I chose a light blue for the base, and a teal for the lines. I wanted to test an idea, by splattering the darker glaze over the light blue. It turned into a tan-greenish color, making the pot look unique. I love how it turned out.
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